Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nigrispinus
ID:
1256656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochstätter) Hochstätter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 71(3): 99. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255994

Common Names

  • Pediocactus nigrispinus
  • Black-spined Fishhook Cactus
  • Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Pediocactus nigrispinus (also called Pediocactus nigrispinus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a globose body, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with 12 to 14 ribs, and yellowish-brown spines. It grows in rocky hills and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pediocactus nigrispinus is used for erosion control, as well as for ornamental purposes. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pediocactus nigrispinus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Pediocactus nigrispinus

Pediocactus nigrispinus can be found in the states of Arizona and New Mexico, USA.

Pediocactus nigrispinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pediocactus nigrispinus?

Pediocactus nigrispinus

What is the common name of Pediocactus nigrispinus?

Black-spined Pincushion Cactus

What type of soil is best for Pediocactus nigrispinus?

Well-draining soil with a neutral pH

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References